Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament

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Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament
Conference hockey championship
Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex.jpg
Holy Cross's Hart Center hosted the inaugural championship game in 2025.
Sport Ice hockey
Conference Atlantic Hockey America
Number of teams11
Format Single-elimination / best-of-three tournament
Played2025 – Present
Last contest 2025 AHA tournament
Current champion Bentley (first title)
Most championships Bentley (one title)
Winner trophy Riley Trophy
Official website Atlantic Hockey America

The Atlantic Hockey America men's tournament is the conference tournament for the Atlantic Hockey America. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic berth into the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament.

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History

The tournament was first held in 2025, following the merger between Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America. [1] The inaugural tournament continued the same format as the final tournament for Atlantic Hockey; all member teams participated in a modified eleven-team bracket. The top five teams, according to league standings, received byes into the quarterfinal round while the lowest six teams were arranged into first round matches. The quarterfinal and semifinal rounds were best-of-three series while the first round and championship matches were single elimination. [2]

Championships by season

YearWinning teamCoachLosing teamCoachScoreLocationVenue
2025 Bentley Andy Jones Holy Cross Bill Riga 6–3 Worcester, Massachusetts Hart Center

Championship appearances

See also

References

  1. "Atlantic Hockey, CHA women will combine as Atlantic Hockey America for 2024-25 season". USCHO. April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  2. "2025 Atlantic Hockey America Men's Postseason". Atlantic Hockey America. Retrieved February 25, 2025.